Accountant - FTC Maternity Cover

We are looking for a Finance Accountant to cover a 14-month maternity leave in our Direct to Consumer (D2C) accounting team. Reporting to the Finance Accounting Manager, the purpose of this role is to provide the following services:

• Project work: Assist in setting up new revenue channels and support the business in launching D2C in other international territories.
• Technical accounting: Manage the recognition of different revenue streams across multiple marketplaces in Europe.
• Reporting and analysis: Oversee D2C sales reporting and implement processes to ensure accurate revenue reporting.
• Compliance: Handle US GAAP, statutory accounting, external tax, and VAT reporting.
• Audit support: Provide support for external audits and VAT preparation.

This is a remote-based role with the expectation of occasional travel to our Uxbridge office as needed.

A day in the life of the Finance Accountant, D2C:

Reporting:

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for the Hasbro Direct to Consumer business.
• Serve as the point of contact for Financial Planning and Local Finance.
• Ensure reporting templates align with US GAAP and corporate policies.
• Prepare final balance sheet reconciliations and monthly package files, identifying points for discussion and resolution.
• Prepare, review, and approve journals, ensuring calculations are accurate and supporting documentation is of auditable quality.
• Review all clearing, accrual, and prepayment accounts to ensure regular clearance.

Statutory Accounting:

• Support markets in preparing statutory accounting across Europe.
• Ensure statutory accounts reconcile with year-end reporting templates and are reviewed and approved by local management.

VAT, Corporate & Local Taxes:

• Assist in preparing VAT returns, Intrastat, EC Sales lists, and other tax returns for various markets as needed.
• Ensure D2C reporting follows Corporation Tax guidelines across Europe.
• Maintain up-to-date transfer pricing documentation.

Audit & SOX:

• Manage year-end audits for D2C accounting, liaising with SSPs and auditors to resolve queries.
• Oversee SOX controls, including implementing remediation plans in line with agreed timetables.
• Ensure all necessary corporate processes are followed.

Recharges:

• Raise recharge requests for local costs to Hasbro SA, Hasbro European Trading Company, and other Group Companies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar).
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting, particularly with "big data".
• Auditing experience.
• Experience in multinational FMCG, licensing, or e-commerce.
• Ability to work unsupervised, under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in VAT returns preparation and reporting.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including the ability to clearly summarize and present information to management.
• Strong attention to detail.

Our Values

• Jump in muddy puddles: Be adventurous and brave in driving our business results while never forgetting we are a company built on play. 

• Knowing is half the battle: Be grounded by a strong command of the facts and work with integrity, resilience and a sense of purpose. Help Hasbro become better while we perform well

• Contribute to the community chest: Support our communities to leave the world, our planet and society a better place for generations to come

• Don’t split the party: Act as one team that supports a unified vision, debate, decide and commit to a plan of action and pursue it boldly.

• Friendship is magic: Create diverse and inclusive communities where all feel welcome and unified in the shared joy of storytelling and play

• Be legendary: practice excellence, improve on our legacy, create awesomeness

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.